Who Is Joe Phat? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Joe Phat is a Image comic book character, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Joe Phat is the reincarnation of the Native American Coyote God, the trickster. He is Kevin Matchstick's longest and truest companion until he finally abandons him to follow Kirby Hero.

Who is Joe Phat?

Origin Joe Phat is an avatar character, much like Kevin Matchstick . We never really learn his origins. He is the avatar of multiple Native American characters/identities, such as the Coyote and Raven, all of which are associated with being a wise trickster. Creation Matt Wagner created the Joe Phat character to serve as a companion and a foil for Kevin Matchstick in his series, Mage: The Hero Defined . Joe Phat is loosely based on real life comic book creator Joe Matt . Character History Joe Phat Joe first meets Kevin in the Grand Canyon, where they battle an ogre-wight. Joe entraps it with a pile of magic beans and Kevin destroys it. They immediately bond and become companions, traveling in Kevin's Edsel and hunting nasties.

Key facts

Joe Phat is of other origin and first appeared in "The Handle Towards My Hand". The character is published by Image. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Joe Phat ranks among the most featured characters in comics.